TSSAMT EDITOR PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID 4954 Hopedale Drive NASHVILLE TN Nashville, 37211 PERMIT NO. 429 TENN oueLVI Volume fiilPbiaino h ense State Tennessee the of Publication Official Society h oute State Volunteer The fAeia eia Technologists Medical American of Tennessee - O ue20 o 1 No. 2009 June - SCOPE Tennessee State Society of American Medical Technologists 2010 TSSAMT Service Award Recognitions The following TSSAMT members will be presented Service Award Ribbons for reaching their five Officers & Board Members year increments. Members must be present at the 2009 Fall Meeting to receive their ribbon. Date www.tnssamt.com information obtained from the latest mailing list. If information is incorrect, please notify the AMT Home Office. Members being honored are as follows:

PRESIDENT BOARD MEMBERS: 55 Year - Member since 1955 20 Year - Member since 1990 5 Year - Member since 2005 Christopher Seay, MT Walter Parsons, MT 07'-09' Billie Gray, MT Angela Jones, RMA Lottie Foutch, RMA 5316 Moss Hollow Cove 1011 McMahan Avenue Sally Ferguson, RMA Karlissa Granstaff, RMA Memphis, TN 38134 Nashville, TN 37216 50 Year - Member since 1960 Leigh Allison, MLT Fameka Lee, RMA [email protected] [email protected] (w) 901-495-4867 (h) 615-262-4229 Barbara Sullivan, MT Cynthia Blackburn, RMA Lori Forrester, RMA (h) 901-385-7820 (m) 615-415-8001 Gregory Carpenter, MT Angela Hobbs, RPT (m) 901-219-4099 45 Year - Member since 1965 Cynthia Woodard, RMA Holly Chaston, MLT VICE PRESIDENT Ursula Haygood, MT 07'-09' Patricia McKinney, MT Carrie Yeary, RMA Jacqueline Vohol, MLT Carolyn Gaddis, MT Robin Stephens, RMA Marilyn Montroy, RPT Jerry Hudgins, MT 100 Antioch Pike 221 Windsor Park Lane Louise Miller, RMA Latasha Davis, RMA Hendersonville, TN 37075 Nashville, TN 37211 40 Year - Member since 1970 Tammy Jones, MLT Jerry Hoskins, Jr., MLT [email protected] [email protected] Karen Parkhurst, MLT Bobby Randolph, RMA (w) 615-451-5503 Jamie Harder, MT 15 Year - Member since 1995 Bethany Emmitt, RMA (m) 615-218-9154 Linda Coger, MLT Vance Walsh, MT Crystal Tobitt, RPT TREASURER Veronica Larson, MT 08'-10' Patricia Pigg, MT Shannon Oman, RMA Nikta Taylor-Ehrhardt, RMA Agnes Oslica, MT 8747 Cedar Mills Circle Margaret Clevenger, MT Pamela Stewart, RMA Felicia Burns, RMA 90 Hancock Cove Cordova, TN 38016 Janice Street, MT Louie Amador, MT Deloris Lanham, RMA [email protected] Eads, TN 38028-3548 Charles Rollins, MT Tamarah Murphy, RMA Jamie Worley, RMA (w) 901-216-4736 [email protected] Marilyn Farley, MT Manuela McKee, RMA Amanda Madewell, MLT (m) 901-216-4736 (h) 901-867-3644 Jerri-Lee Gupton, RMA Rick Cook, MT Debbie Stinnett, MT 08'-10' 35 Year - Member since 1975 Sharon D. King, MT Tawana Beal, RMA SECRETARY Celestine Kalist, MLT Stephajie Kubiak, RMA Marilynn Sims, RMA Gaye Hudson, MT 623 Greenleaf Avenue PO Box 75 Smyrna, TN 37167 Ricky Blakenship, MT Nancy Kimborough Phillips, RMA Ameika Dillon, RMA Linden, TN 37096-0075 [email protected] Izetta Johnson, MLT [email protected] (w) 615-562-9282 30 Year - Member since 1980 10 Year - Member since 2000 Marliese Booshu, MT Millard Howard, MT Ellen Anderson, RMA La Donna Daniels, RMA (w) 931-589-2104 (h) 615-459-7561 (h) 931-589-2024 Linda Penn, MT Sandra Merles, MT Rhonda Shinn, AHI Valerie Owens, RMA 09'-11' Barbara Daniel, MT Crystal Walker, MLT Trenea Wilson, RMA EX-OFFICIO 521 Hayes Street Mary Armstrong, RMA Undrea Jenkins, MT Melissa Short, RMA Martha Duncan, MT Nashville, TN 37207 Veronica Larson, MT Ella Dadufalza, RMA Rachelle Coleman, MT 6014 Clifton Drive [email protected] Linda Wright, MT Garcia Shoun, MT Mary Brown, MT Columbia, TN 38401 (w) 615-327-3603 Sandra Johns, MT Carmen Guerrero, MT [email protected] (h) 615-227-3473 25 Year - Member since 1985 Susan H. Dahika, RMA Kimberly Longworth, RMA (h) 931-380-3423 Charles Haun, MT 09'-11' Sherry Primrose, MT Yugma Patel, RMA Anitha Chillis, RMA 3520 Cherokee Avenue Patsy Ellen Walker, MT Glenda Rummell, MLT Stephanie Garcia, RMA JUDICIARY DISTRICT Robbie Evetts, RMA Latoya Cook, RMA Chattanooga, TN 37412 COUNCILOR COUNCILOR Glen Lee, MT 5 Year - Member since 2005 Wanda Thompson, MT Kimberly Cheuvront, Ph.D. Shannon Newman, MT (h) 423-867-3925 Linda Honeycutt, MLT Karen Taylor, RPT Amanda Harriman, MLT 100 Fair Oaks Drive 249 Willie Craig Road Kaye Tschop, MT Editor Jacqueline Knapek, RMA Linda Harris, RMA Jessica Barnes, MLT Fairmont, WV 26554 Bassett, VA 24055 [email protected] 4954 Hopedale Drive Marlene Jerrolds, MLT Annie Pittman, RMA Magkeshia Cobbs, RMA (w) 304-367-7488 (h) 276-629-7827 Nashville, TN 37211-4853 Mary Cummings, RMA Jacinta Jones, RMA Deborah Tipton, MT (c) 304-641-0126 (c) 276-732-9334 [email protected] La Tunya Strickland, RMA Susan Weaver, MT [email protected] fax: 276-629-2621 (w) 615-873-7464 Renee Mills, RMA Elizabeth, Mooney, RMA (h) 615-833-3427 Page 2 (Continued on page 16) Page 23 Legislative Update - Spring 2009 Table of Contents By Chris Seay, MT (AMT) President’s Message 4 Visit the Health Related Board website at: http://health.state.tn.us/Boards/ Medlab/legislative.htm Editorial 5 Councilor’s Message 6 & 7 All board meetings are under the “Sunshine Law.” Any information affecting the profession must be placed on an agenda and made public before discussion. Word Search 8 All meetings are open to the public. New Member’s 9 & 10 Meeting for the remainder of 2009: H1N1 Flu 11 Personnel and Education Full Board Delegate’s Report 12 & 14 July 15, 2009 July 16, 2009 October 14, 2009 October 15, 2009 Lab Week Celebration 13 Committee Assignments 15 Policy Statement on Continuing Education: Emotional Overeating 17 TENNESSEE MEDICAL LABORATORY BOARD POLICY ON Stroke 19 CONTINUING EDUCATION VIOLATIONS Fall Meeting Preliminary Program 20 & 21 ADOPTED OCTOBER 09, 2008 Legislative Report 22 The Tennessee Medical Laboratory Board requires each licensee to success- fully complete twenty-four (24) hours of approved continuing education per- Service Ribbons 23 & 16 taining to laboratory technology or laboratory management for the two calen- The TENN-O-SCOPE is the Official publication of the Tennessee dar year (January 1-December 31) period that precedes the licensure renewal State Society of American Medical Technologist and is published year. two times a year and mailed Presorted Standard Mail from the Main Post Office 525 Royal Parkway, Nashville, Tennessee In the event a licensee is found to be deficient in the number of required con- 37230. tinuing education hours for a particular renewal cycle, that person will have ninety (90) days in which to cure the deficiency by making up the required Articles appearing in this publication are the opinion of the au- number of hours. That ninety day cure period will start on the date on which thor and do not reflect the opinion of the Tennessee State Soci- the Department staff mails the licensee a notice of deficiency. If such licensee ety and/or the American Medical Technologists. fails to demonstrate that he or she has cured the continuing education defi- ciency within the ninety day cure period, the Department will file a licensure The editor reserves the right to edit all articles when necessary. complaint and the licensee will be prosecuted in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, T.C.A.§§ 4-5-301, et seq. This publication was printed by Allegra Print & Imaging, 601 Here are some helpful resources from the website: Grassmere Park Road, Suite 19, Nashville, Tennessee Division of Laboratory Licensing 37211

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Page 22 Page 3 Saturday October 10, 2009—Ballroom Continued from previous page President’s Message Spring 2009 1:00- 2:00 pm To Be Announced at a Later Date 2:00- 3:00 pm To Be Announced at a Later Date What to say?? What to say?? What to say?? As always, I want to say something Refreshments (Included in Registration) thought provoking, uplifting and inspirational. AMT is over 40,000 strong. 3:00- 4:00 pm To Be Announced at a Later Date TSSAMT is over 600 strong. Those are amazing numbers. However, the numbers 4:00- 5:00 pm Closing Remarks are not as important as the individuals they represent. Each one of those numbers represents someone who brings a special talent or gift to this organization. Saturday October 10, 2009 - Porter Room TSSAMT could use those talents and gifts. Although, talents and gifts are impor- 8:00 - 12:00 pm CPR Refresher Course - Kelly Miller tant, guess what is even more precious? Your time! It seems like there is really never enough of it. As organizations grow, those with talents and gifts are called Speakers and topics are subject to change. upon almost continuously. However, at the same time, often like everyone else, they just don’t have the time to dedicate to the organiza- Door Prize Drawings throughout both days. tion. Have you ever thought about helping with the journal? What about participating in organizing a meeting? Ever consider calling the president or secre- tary and asking they need help with any projects? There Please cut and mail pre-registration form along with your check. used to be an old poster with a picture of “Uncle Sam” ******************************************************************* making the plea of “I want you.” PRE-REGISTRATION FORM You would see the poster in front of Armed Forces Re- Tennessee State Society of American Medical Technologists Annual Fall Meeting cruitment stations and, sometimes, the post office. How- and Educational Seminar October 9-10, 2009 ever, this old adage is still relevant today. AMT and TSSAMT need you. Everyone craves more self and Holiday Inn Johnson City - 101 West Springbrook Drive - Johnson City, TN 37604 family time. I know I do. There is just not enough time. When I attended my very first TSSAMT state meeting, it was in Nashville. Kaye, Agnes, Martha, Charles, Pre-registration cut off 10/5/2009. After this date, add $10 to all registration fees. Gaye, Linda, Elaine and Vernon were there working hard. With the exception of two of those names, they are still working hard. They are still giving their talents, Name______PRE-REGISTRATION FEES Pre-registration cut off gifts and time. Think about it. Can you spare just a little time to help make this Address______is 10/5/2009 After this date, add $10 to all registration fees. great organization even greater? 2-Day 1-Day City______State______Zip ______AMT Member $ 130 $ 70 It is time to head to Minnesota for the national meeting. Once again, I am off to a new adventure. It would be fantastic to see more TSSAMT members there. After Phone: Home ______Work ______Non AMT $ 140 $ 80 that, we are off to Johnson City, TN October 9th and 10th for our state meeting. It Employer ______has been several years since we visited the East side of TN. Kim Wheeler, MT (AMT) and Phil Davis, MT (AMT) are hosting the meeting. Give them a call and Student: Yes _____ No _____ School______see if they need any help. Then it is, hopefully, off to Trinidad for the CASMET meeting in October. This will be really an adventure. I have been practically all AMT Member: Yes _____ No _____ AMT Membership # ______over the world but this is the closest I have ever been to the equator. I guess I could have seen the world by joining AMT instead of the U.S. Air Force. Come Dir __ Supv __ CLC __ AHI __ MT __ MLT __ COLT ___ RMA ___ RDA ___ on, TSSAMT members let’s show up at one of these great meeting. RPT ___

Did you hear that the TENN-O-SCOPE won Third Place among the national jour- Membership in other Professional Organizations: (CLMA, ASCLS, etc.) ______nals? TSSAMT is on the move!! You are really a part of a great national and state organization. Make checks payable to: TSSAMT Mail checks to: TSSAMT Give a little of your talents. Give a little of your gifts. Give a little of your time. 5316 Moss Hollow Cove Memphis, TN 38134-6305 Chris Seay, MT (AMT) President, TSSAMT Questions concerning this meeting? Please contact Chris Seay, MT at (901) 219-4099 Page 4 Page 21 Editorial Message Greetings Members!

Wow! Can you believe it? This year is half gone already but we are about to get to the most favorite part of the year. TENNESSEE STATE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS School’s out...summer is here...it has to be time for AMT’s st ANNUAL FALL MEETING AND EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 71 Educational Program and National Meeting. This year Diane Powell and staff chose the perfect location for all you PRELIMINARY PROGRAM shop-aholics! The Mall of America! I am sure there will be October 9-10, 2009 something for everyone! But, first things first. I’m so excited Holiday Inn Johnson City I must tell you about our award recipients for this year. Gaye Hudson, MT will 101 West Springbrook Drive receive the Pillar Award, Valerie Owens, RMA will receive the Distinguished Johnson City, TN 37604 Achievements Award and your TENN-O-SCOPE will (423) 282-4611 receive third place in the journal category! Keep those articles and pictures rolling in and thanks in advance for Room Rate - $ 81.00 per night single or double plus tax all your support. Before we go to Minneapolis, we must Please call the hotel directly for your reservation get this issue of the TENN-O-SCOPE in your hands! Mention American Medical Technologists to get the $ 81.00 room rate See you in Minneapolis!! Friday October 9, 2009 - Ballroom 7:00 - 8:00 am Registration- Gaye Hudson, MT Kaye Tschop, MT & Valerie Owens, RMA 8:00 am Welcome - Tennessee State Society President Chris Seay, MT Opening Remarks 8:00 - 9:00 am Impaired Healthcare Professionals and Alternative to Disci Be In Charge of Your Blood Pressure pline Programs - Mike Harkreader 9:00-10:00 am To Be Announced at a Later Date Refreshments (Included in Registration) Nearly one out of three adults have high blood pressure also called hyperten- 10:00-11:00 am “Survival Skills for Diabetic Patients - Kristy King sion. The rate is even higher for African Americans. 11:00-12:00 pm Current Methods for the Detection of Drugs of Abuse - Dr. Ferslew High blood pressure lasts a lifetime and so does managing it. There are a few 12:00- 1:00 pm Lunch (Included in Registration) things you can do to keep our blood pressure under control. 1:00- 2:00 pm Caner Regulatory Pathways: Potential Modulation by Vitamin E - Dr. Sharon Campbell  Take your blood pressure medicine 2:00- 3:00 pm Infection Control (VRE and MRSA) - Carol Hensley, RN  Know the names of your medicines Refreshments (Included In Registration)  Refill your blood pressure medicines before they 3:00- 4:00 pm Laboratory Informatics - Veronica Larson, MT run out! 4:00 - 5:00 pm “The Balance: Personal vs. Professional” - Peggy Edwards  If your are having problems with your medicines, contact your physician Saturday October 10, 2009 - Ballroom  Know your blood pressure goals 7:00 - 8:00 am Registration - Gaye Hudson, MT  Keep track of your blood pressure - write down 8:00 Welcome - Tennessee State Society President Chris Seay, MT your numbers in a log book. 8:00 - 9:00 am Recruitment for the Medical Laboratory Profession - Linda Lahr  Keep you doctors appointments 9:00 -10:00 am Six Sigma - Jack Prichard Refreshments (Included in Registration) Do you know your numbers???? 10:00-11:00 am Case Studies - Jack Prichard 11:00-12:00 pm To Be Announced at a Later Date Your life depends on it! 12:00- 1:00 pm Lunch (Included in Registration) and Business Meeting Page 20 Page 5 Stroke District Councilor’s Message Spring 2009 by Kaye Tschop, MT (AMT) Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability and the 3rd leading cause of I am honored to serve as your new Southern District Councilor. I would like thank death in the U.S. More than 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year. Everett Bloodworth for his hard work and dedication and I would like to wish him good luck as he starts his new position on the National Board. A stroke occurs when part of the blood supply to the brain is blocked, and brain cells don't get In case, you may not know me I live in Virginia and I have been a member of AMT enough oxygen. Strokes can cause problems with since 1993. I have held many positions on the state level and I served as the Scien- eating, swallowing, talking or with moving your tific Chair on the National level. arms or legs. I look forward in serving the membership as Southern District Councilor. My first The older you are, the greater your risk of having a meeting will be February 28-29 and I will have more to comment on at that time. stroke. A stroke can happen at any age, but the After attending my 1st meeting, I have a couple of updates I would like to share. chance is much greater if you're older than 55. 1. It’s AMT’s 70th anniversary and AMT Executive Director, Christopher Damon Many things can increase the chances of stroke. You can control many of these. announced we are now at 43,000 + members and growing. Mark your calendars, our By controlling or changing what you can, you reduce your risk for stroke. Annual Educational Meeting will be held in Minneapolis, June 22-27. I’m very ex-  Smoking almost doubles your chance for stroke. If you smoke, quit. Your cited to hear our keynote speaker, Jeff Skiles, the co-pilot of US Airways flight health care team can help you. 1549 that crashed into the Hudson River in New York on January 15, 2009. Also, we have educational speakers from Mayo Clinic which will be very informative.  Diabetes increases your risk for stroke. If you have diabetes, learn how to manage it. Know the goal for your hemoglobin A1C. The Hilton Minneapolis/St. Paul Airport hotel will provide a free shuttle to and from  High Blood Pressure is a major cause of stroke. If you have high blood pres- the airport. Also, there will be free bus transportation on sure, work with your health care provider to get it under control. Eat a a regular basis to and from the Mall of America for dining healthy, balanced diet and maintain a healthy weight. Blood pressure control or for the ladies to shop. If you prefer a quiet place, there is even more important if you have diabetes. is a Nature Preserve behind the hotel you can walk  Obesity can cause high blood pressure. through or schedule a tour. Start making your arrange-  Physical inactivity can result in overweight and obesity. This can ments now to attend this great meeting. increase your risk for stroke. Aim for 150 minutes of physical activity spread over the week, in at least 10 minute blocks. 2. If you have not visited the new AMT website, you really need to do so because it  High Cholesterol can cause blockages in your arteries. These can slow is much easier to navigate and full of member information. It is a very professional blood slow blood flow to your brain, heart, and other organs and can cause a looking site and all AMT members should be proud. stroke. If you have high cholesterol, work with your provider to get it under control through diet and medication. 3. Watch your Advance magazine for an article from AMT Executive Director  Excessive alcohol use can raise your blood pressure. Alcohol should be lim- Christopher Damon. ited to 1 drink a day for women and 2 drinks a day for men.

4. A new “quarterly report” form will be adding the AMT News Form and bank Signs of a stroke? statement requirements to the checklist of reminders to help the Presidents make  Sudden onset of numbness or weakness in your arms, legs or face Honor Roll.  Sudden onset of confusion, trouble speaking or comprehending speech  Sudden onset of severe headache 5. Everyone should be converting to the new AMT logo in your newsletters, jour-  Sudden onset of dizziness, inability to walk, loss of balance and steadiness nals and other communications. You may contact Kathy Cilia, AMT Marketing Di-  Sudden onset of double or blurry vision rector, if you need the logo in template form. If you have any of the above signs or symptoms, please seek immediate medical 6. The 2010 meeting will be at the JW Marriott Resort and Spa at Summerlin. The attention. Call 9-1-1. Do not drive yourself to the hospital! facility is beautiful. The hotel will furnish a free shuttle to and from the strip for all of the gamblers and for the shoppers, there is a shopping center in walking distance. Swift medical intervention may decrease long term problems and the Page 6 chance of death. Page 19 ON THE COVER By Kaye Tschop, MT (AMT) 7. Don’t forget National Medical Laboratory Week April 19-25,2009.

I was founded in 1819 by John Overton, James Winchester and Andrew Jackson. The Magnolia Treasures Educational Meeting will be held in Panama City, and incorporated in 1826. I am the youngest of the four major cities in my state. I Florida on February 24-28, 2010. If you can’t attend the National Meeting, I am located in the southwest corner of the state and my co-ordinates are 35°7'3"N recommend to attend this meeting. I had the honor of attending this in 2008 89°58'16"W. I have a total area of 313.8 square miles (302.4 sq. mi. of land and and was amazed. 11.4 sq mi of water). My elevation is 337 feet. My climate is classified as a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. I do not get much snow but ice 8. Editors attend the editor’s workshop for updates on e-journals. And last, storms are a bigger danger to my area. but not least Congratulations to all awards winners.

I host a month long celebration in May every year. It consists of four main events, Hope to see you in Minneapolis, Music Festival, International Week, the World Championship Barbe- cue Cooking Contest - which is the largest pork barbecue cooking contest in the Shannon H. Newman. BSMT (AMT) world and the Sunset Symphony. Southern District Councilor

I also host an annual series of parties and festivities in the month of June and an arts festival in September. Three famous American music legend’s got their start here and are respectively dubbed the “King of Country, King of Rock n' Roll and the King of Blues”.

I am the home of nine (9) Fortune 1000 companies. FedEx corporation, AutoZone Incorporated, International Paper and Thomas & Betts have their corporate offices in my city.

I have two (2) busy interstates (I-40 and I-55) serving my city. My airport handles more cargo than any other airport in the world and is FedEx primary shipping hub.

I have four (4) bridges (rail and highway) that service my city. They are (1892), (1916), Memphis- Memorial Bridge (1949) and the Bridge (1973).

Many tourist visit my city every year and visit the National Civil Rights Museum located in the former Lorraine Motel, Brooks Museum of Arts and - former home of Rock n' Roll legend Elvis Presley. Graceland, one of the most vis- ited houses in the United States second only to the White House, Cotton Museum, Victorian Village, Mud Island, Pink Palace and the Walk of Fame.

I am home to several professional sports teams to include the Grizzlies (NBA) and the Redbirds (triple A farm team for the St. Louis Cardinals). I’m also home to the Liberty Bowl and the annual Stanford St. Jude Golf Championship.

Some of my other points of interest are , Beale Street, Botanical Gar- dens located in Audubon Park, and last year Beale Street was the most visited tour- ist attraction in the state.

One other piece of information - Danny Thomas founded St. Jude’s Children’s Re- search Hospital in 1962. Have you guessed which city I am??? You’re right! I am the city of MEMPHIS Page 18 Page 7 American Medical Technologists Tips To Decrease Emotional Overeating Word Search by Kaye Tschop, MT (AMT)

M S B L R S O G G D W S C W N According to the American Psychological Association’s 2009 Stress in America survey, almost half of Americans (48 percent) reported overeating J S T S I G O L O N H C E T E or eating unhealthy foods to manage stress. Many people use food to fill D Q C V B T I L L I N O I S M emotional needs, contributing to overeating and being overweight. E U O A D R E Q U J Z H O K F Do you use food to: I I L R X Q X A M R V A P G V  relax or calm your nerves?  comfort yourself? X M T T B S C X B E S Z O H Q  numb yourself from emotional pain such as sadness, hopelessness, rejec- A N X M M I E Z L S D T M K T tion, or anger?

F N P G A A L A M E R I C A N Tips and strategies M H O A R H L C X Q Y J C X L If you’re prone to emotional overeating, you can take steps to regain con- G T Z R O S E M O N T C M A S trol. Below are tips and strategies to help decrease this unhealthy habit: G Q D A L X N G L S R L T E L 1. Learn to recognize true hunger versus emotional eating. If you ate F I T R R K C K T Y T C K R O just a few hours ago and don’t have a rumbling in your stomach, you’re V H O P Q B E E T L B D J V N probably not really hungry. When you feel the urge to eat, get in the habit of asking yourself, “Is it physical hunger or is it emotional or stress X A H T O F B K M G A W Q R I -driven hunger?” R N C X V W Q I B M L B A X F 2. Know your triggers. Use a food diary to identify when and why you eat for emotional reasons. Keep an accurate record for at least one week AMERICAN MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS of what you eat, how much you eat, how you’re feeling and how hungry ROSEMONT ILLINOIS EXCELLENCE you are. Ask yourself: What happened today to make me feel this AMTIE CMAS COLT way? You may become aware of situations or feelings that trigger you AMT AHI MT to turn to food. MLT RMA RPT RDA CLC 3. Face difficult emotions and stress-producing problems head on. Work on ways to face difficult emotions and stressful situations other than reaching for food. Acknowledge and address feelings of anxi- ety, anger or loneliness. Look for solutions to the difficult issues in your life. Talk them over with a friend or counselor, or write in a jour- nal. Finding ways to express your feelings constructively can help clear Do You Know unwanted eating patterns. 4. Find alternative behaviors to eating. Instead of turning to food, take a Your walk, practice yoga or meditation, listen to relaxing music, take a warm bath, read a good book, engage in a hobby, work in your garden, treat Numbers?? yourself to a movie, or talk to a supportive friend. Exercise regularly and get adequate rest. Each is proven to reduce stress, improve your mood and help control appetite. Page 17 Page 8 Home Office Information American Medical Technologists 10700 West Higgins Road Suite 150 Rosemont, IL 60118 New Members 1-800-275-1268 1-847-823-5169 Kathy L. Kennedy, RMA Kenia Quezada, RMA Courtney M. Lankford, RMA Email: [email protected] Alexandria, TN Antioch, TN Centerville, TN Website: http://www.amt1.com Sonia C. Meneses, RMA Elliot L. Lash, RMA Andrea Samone Williams, RMA Home Office Staff Member Phone Extensions: Clarksville, TN Dixon, TN Franklin, TN Andrea Mulcahy 202 Cathi DeGustine 226 Cheryl Walker 200 Brittney F. Feole, RMA Laura K. Howard, RMA Keisha L. Anderson, RMA Chris Damon 221 Diane Powell 215 Geri Mulcahy 222 Hendersonville, TN Lafayette, TN Lebanon, TN

Jackie Leibach 212 Jeanine Fetro 216 Jim Fidler 213 Tracy M. Smith, RMA Mary A. Strang, RMA Jigna Prajesh Patel, MLT Lebanon, TN Mt. Juliet, TN Murfreesboro, TN Karen Havlick 218 Sylvia Cincinelli 224 Kathi Zervos 204 Warren E. Logan, RMA Stephanie N. Whitesell, RMA Sandra J. Davis, MLT Kathy Cilia 214 Kelli Sosina 207 Linda Hablander 228 Murfreesboro, TN Old Hickory, TN Red Boiling Springs, TN

Mila Palladino 217 Pam Hackl 208 Paula Simoncini 225 Sandra D. Brothers, RMA Shellie L. Harris, MLT Anthony K. Mikasobe, MT Uniontown, TN Woodbury, TN Nashville, TN Rene Shepherd 203 Valencia L Sharp, RMA Jennifer A Maldonado, RMA Gwendolyn E. Frysom, RMA Johnathan Pfisterer 206 Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Nashville, TN

Sheryl Junius 220 Tammy A. Jones, RMA Yasin M. Lejisso, MLT Shavonda N. Whitfield, RMA Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Todd Marsh 210

Leah M. Martin, RMA Christy V. Gambrel, RMA Deania D. Leslie, RMA Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Nashville, TN 2010 Service Ribbon continued from page 23 Kim L. Bradford, MT Jacob S. Wing, RMA Junior Basant, RMA Nashville, TN Nashville, TN Nashville, TN The following TSSAMT members will be presented Service Award Ribbons for reaching their five year increments. Members must be present at the 2009 Mandy Beavers, MLT Teresa D. Miller, RMA Kathy J. Moore, RMA Fall Meeting to receive their ribbon. Date information obtained from the latest Pikeville, TN Blountville, TN Bristol, TN mailing list. If information is incorrect, please notify the AMT Home Office. Robin R. Debold, MLT Ashley N Morelock, RMA Kara A. Roe, RMA 5 year - Member since 2005 Joseph Howard, MT Amanda Brannum, MLT Bristol, TN Kingsport, TN Kingsport, TN Monique Hollowell, RMA Oratai Thomburg, MT Donal Millrany, MLT Christopher A. O'Neal, MLT Rhonda K. Epps, RMA Lisa A. Fredette, MLT Helen Betterton-Kerpics, MT Laze Stewart, MT Carolyn Bailey, MT Greeneville, TN Morristown, TN Newport, TN Dennis Robertson, RMA Shilpa Desai, MT Loretta Hendrixson, MLT Members being honored are as follows: Melissa B. Samawi, RMA Teresa M. Stacy, RMA Byron D. Blocker, RMA Page 16 Knoxville, TN Whiteville, TN Memphis, TN Page 9 New Members continued Sharon L. Hill, RMA Erica Jackson, RMA Melbia L. Gary, RMA Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN 2009 TSSAMT COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

Ashley C. Smith, RMA Stefany S. Miller, RMA Nikita B. Sewell, RMA C Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN O G Martina L. Denton, RMA Ruby L. Hatley, RMA Lakesha J. Brown, RMA R Historical: Membership: Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN A T Martha Duncan, MT* Chris Seay, MT* Concepcion E. Hover, RMA Misty R. Allen, RMA Francisco Payhon, MT U Memphis, TN Memphis, TN Memphis, TN L A Publication: Audit: Vivian L. Kendrix, RMA Melanie P. Carpio, MT Wynaia V. Ivory, RMA T Kaye Tschop, MT* Charles Haun, MT* Memphis, TN Bartlett, TN Memphis, TN I Valerie Owens, RMA* Valerie Owens, RMA O Cole A. Conger, RMA Michael A. Underhil, MLT Amy R. Hargis, MLT Veronica Larson, MT N Columbia, TN Byrdstown, TN Jamestown, TN S Legislative: Debbie Stinnett, MT Chris Seay, MT* Walter Parsons, MT Georgina M. Jeffries, MLT Lisa R. Anderson, MLT Tracy D. Bouldin, MLT ! Crossville, TN Pall Mall, TN Rickman, TN Diane Robbins, MT Annie Washington, MT Proctor: Cynthia D. Vinson, MLT Karen R. Fiste, CMAS Kaye Tschop, MT* Rock Island, TN Sparta, TN By-Law/SOP: Chris Seay, MT Agnes Oslica, MT* Bonnie Wiseman, MT Members certified November 1, 2008 through May 1, 2009 Linda Penn, MT Diane Robbins, MT Congratulations to all our new members! Gaye Hudson, MT Valerie Owens, RMA Charles Haun, MT Diane Robbins, MT Dates to Remember !!! Valerie Owens, RMA Scientific: AMT 71st Educational Program and National Kimberly Wheeler, MT* Nominating: Meeting Minneapolis, Minnesota Phillip Davis, MT Martha Duncan, MT* June 22-27, 2009 Phillip Davis, MT TSSAMT Fall Educational Meeting Nat’l Lab Week: Ursula Haygood, MT October 9-10, 2009 Jerry Hudgins, MT* Kaye Tschop, MT Johnson City, Tennessee Helene Kerpics, MT Nat’l RMA Week: National Medical Assistants Week October 19-23, 2009 Valerie Owens, RMA* Ex-officio Board Member: Martha Duncan, MT CASMET Biennial General Meeting Photography: October 27-30, 2009 Kaye Tschop, MT* Trinidad Chris Seay, MT * INDICATES CHAIR- Page 10 Magnolia Educational Treasures PERSON Panama City Beach, Florida February 24-28, 2010 Page 10 Page 15 H1N1 (Swine Flu) Diagnosing Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma by Kaye Tschop, MT (AMT) Continued from page 12

Mature B-Cell Lymphomas: chronic lympho- H1N1 flu. Sound familiar? Most of us are more familiar with swine flu. The cytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma photo in the header and footer are the H1N1 virus and are credit of the Centers for (CLL/SLL), Mantle Cell Lymphomas, Fol- Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The H1N1 flu virus is a subtype of the A licular Lymphomas, Marginal Zone Lym- virus which causes respiratory illnesses. One subtype of the A virus is H1N1. The U.S. has determined that this H1N1 flu is contagious and is spreading from human phoma (lymphoma of mucosa associated lym- to human. This strain has not turned out to be as bad as they first thought but it phoid tissue), Diffuse Large B-Cell Lympho- could easily take off. mas, Mediastinal (thymic) Large B-Cell Lym- phoma, Burkitt Lymphoma-overview, case studies and slides were HlNl flu is spread from person to person by coughing or sneezing. Humans demonstrated. can get infected by handling something with the flu virus like a door knob or a telephone and then rub their eyes, nose or put their fingers in their mouth. Mature T-Cell and NK Cell Lymphomas: adult T-cell leukemia/ lymphoma, extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma, nasal type, enteropathy How to Keep Yourself from getting the Flu: -type T-cell lymphoma, hepatosplenic T-cell lymphoma, mycosis Wash your hands frequently with antibacterial soap. fungoides, sezary syndrome, anaplastic large cell lymphoma, periph- Cover your nose and mouth when you cough and throw away the tissue. Avoid rubbing your eyes and nose. eral T-cell lymphoma-overview, case studies and slides were demon- Do not put your fingers in your mouth. strated. Avoid crowds Do not travel in areas know to have high incidences of N1H1 flu. Non-Hodgkin lymphomas represent an im- portant category of malignant lymphoprolif- What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1 Flu? erative diseases. Their diagnosis is based on a Fever (above 100 degrees F) - Sore Throat - Cough - Runny Nose -Headache - combination of morphological, immunophe- Muscle Aches and Pains. Some even complain of vomiting and diarrhea. notypical and molecular studies. Non- Hodgkin lymphoma is a complex group of If you have any of these symptoms, please stay home from work or school. almost 40 distinct types. Their early diagno- Many of us work in hospitals and doctors offices and it is our responsibility to not infect others. Please tell your employer if you have any of these symp- sis is very important for the prompt start of toms. therapy. There are a few things your should know about the N1H1 flu: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1. The flu shot you got this past season WILLNOT protect you from getting the H1N1 flu. 2. There is currently no vaccine that will protect you from the H1N1 flu. 3. You can’t get H1N1 flu from eating pork. 4. Colds are caused by different viruses than the flu virus. Veronica Larson, MT was presented the Silver Lens The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a wealth of information award by TNSSAMT Presi- on the H1N1 (swine flu). Their website has current statistics on the location and dent Chris Seay, MT at the spread of the virus. Tennessee State Society’s Spring Board of Director’s Please visit their website at the following address: www.cdc.gov/hlnlflu meeting March 28, 2009.

Page 14 Page 11 A Delegate’s Report - Diagnosing Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week By Walter Parsons, MT (AMT) By Kaye Tschop, MT (AMT)

This educational seminar was given by Diana Treaba, MD, Assistant Professor of Tennessee Valley Healthcare System’s Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Service celebrated National Medical Pathology at Brown University. The 90-minute presentation focused on the system- Laboratory Professional Week April 19-25, 2009 in grand atic diagnostic approach based on their clinical presentation-morphology, immunohis- style! We had a jam packed week of celebration that tochemical and molecular studies. started Monday morning with the information board in the main lobby adorned with NMLPW posters and pictures of our laboratory professional hard at work. Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma is a group of cancers that originate in the lymphatic sys- tem. The organs and tissues that make up the lymphatic system include the lymph We started out bright and early Monday morning with a nodes, thymus, spleen, tonsils and adenoids, bone marrow and tissues in the gastroin- “Bagels and Juice” breakfast. We then had a “Popcorn testinal tract. Lymph (clear fluid from these tissues) contain proteins, immune cells, Social” in the main lobby over the lunch hour (11-1) pop- waste products and travel throughout the body in the lymphatic vessels of this system. ping and serving hot popcorn and spreading the news about our profession to all who came out to celebrate with us.! Lymphatic tissues produce white blood cells called lymphocytes of which there are Bright and early Tuesday morning we were paid a visit by our unannounced CAP three kinds: B-lymphocytes (B-cells), T-lymphocytes Inspection Team. That did not stop us, we just ordered a few more pizza’s as we had (T-cells) and natural killer (NK) cells. Each of these our “Pizza & Soda” luncheon. Wednesday afternoon we had a “Sweet & Salty So- cell types perform a unique job in the battle against cial.” How about a “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” luncheon Thursday? Hmmm, I infectious agents and cancer targeting a very particular wonder what kind of food they served that afternoon? To close out the week , how about a good old fashion “Ice Cream Social.” We laughed at pictures on display from range of pathogens. waaaaay back. Gosh, can you believe some of the hairdo’s we had back then? I guess we need to be thankful we even have hair now!!! Know matter how you cele- Most, but not all, large granular lymphocytes are brated NMLPW, I hope everyone had a great celebration! more commonly known as the natural killer (NK) cells. The small lymphocytes are the T-cells and B-cells. B-cell lymphocytes major role is in humoral immune responses. They make antibodies in cell-mediated immune response. T-cells are divided into T-helper cells and T-suppressor cells. Natural-killer (NK) cells major role is in the innate immune system.

Non-Hodgkin lymphoma arises when a B-cell, T-cell or NK cell undergoes a transformation from a normal cell into a malignant cell-one capable of uncontrolled growth and spread. The malignant cell begins producing identi- cal copies of itself, or clones, in the lymphatic tissue. Over time these malignant cells can spread to neighboring groups of lymph nodes or tissues and if not treated, may spread to other parts of the body. Many slides were used in this demonstration.

Immunohistochemistry studies using immunoglobulin molecules were demon- strated. Antibody-antigen interaction in cells were studied with membra- nous, cytoplasmic and nuclear staining. Page 12 Continued on page 14 Page 13